Crowns on Healthy Teeth Instead of Veneers? (photo)

I just returned from a dentist in Bangkok. I had gone in looking for information on porcelain veneers. Just my top 6 teeth, mainly only to close a gap in my front teeth. Im 26 and ive had pretty good dental health my whole life. He said i wasn't a viable candidate for veneers because of my bite, and the contact my lower teeth make with my upper teeth in the back, so instead he wants to crown my top 4 teeth. I always thought crowns were for damaged teeth, i feel he could be doing it for the $$

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First thanks for the picture. I am going to assume a few things; your bite is solid, you don't grind or clench your teeth, your gums are healthy and you have no issues on x-ray. If that is the case, then I do not believe crowns are the answer! Please see and experienced cosmetic Dentist. We will make a wax up of what 4 or 6 veneer will look like. This is an important step, it will give you an idea of what you can expect and it will allow your Dentist the... more